The Islands

A typical scene in the San Juan Islands.

After watching the weather,  we chose Thursday as the best day to enjoy some sunshine as we explored San Juan Island.  Hosting a Washington State Ferry terminal, Anacortes makes it easy to give into the urge to get on the water, even if you don't have a boat.

Leaving Rosario Strait and heading into Thatcher Pass at the south end of Blakely Island.

Today's journey was non-stop to Friday Harbor, San Juan Island.  The cost was $52.35 ($38.85 for the car and driver, and 13.50 for the passenger).  The trip took about an hour and twenty minutes.

Everything travels by boat in the islands.

While a little hazy this day, the sky, water, rocks, and trees made from some awesome scenery.

If the seas are rising because of global warming, then these homes are toast.  Situated on Flat Point, Lopez Island, winter storms must be interesting judging from how close some of the driftwood logs were to the structures.

Flat Point, Lopez Island

The last strip of water you cross before arriving at Friday Harbor is San Juan Channel.  Water depths range from 200-500 feet.

Coming into Friday Harbor

 Because of the route followed by the ferries, Friday Harbor does reveal itself to you all at once.  If first notice the marina.  As the ferry passes Brown Island to the left, the downtown portion of community comes into view.

Ferry landing to the right in the photo.

Nestled between Brown Island and the mainland is the cozy anchorage the harbor is known for.  From a previous trip aboard our Bayliner motoryacht, Laura and I can highly recommend a dinghy tour of the shoreline surrounding the anchor just before dusk. The homes, boats, and scenario are not to be missed.

A piece of heaven.

The seas had been calm, and the weather delightful.  We disembarked from the ferry for our day on San Juan Island.

Live well, Laugh often, Love much